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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.78, 2,088.07 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.78, 2,088.07 and 660.35 is: 990.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.78 : 2,088.07 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.78/2,088.07 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.78x = 2,088.07 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.78x = 1,378,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,857.02/1,391.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.71

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